Sweet and Sour Chicken Stir-Fry

This sweet and sour chicken stir-fry with pineapple chunks, brown sugar, soy sauce, and vinegar gets added color and flavor from carrots and peppers.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 259 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon vinegar
• 1 (8 ounce) can pineapple chunks, juice reserved
• 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast meat - cubed
• 1 cup carrot strips
• 0.5 teaspoon ground ginger
• 0.5 cup sliced green bell pepper
• 0.5 cup sliced red bell pepper
• 0.25 cup low sodium soy sauce

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and stir-fry in hot oil until browned. Add carrots, bell peppers, and garlic; cook and stir for 1 to 2 minutes.

Step 2

Mix soy sauce and cornstarch together in a small bowl until well combined; pour mixture into the wok or skillet. Stir in pineapple with juice, vinegar, brown sugar, and ginger. Bring to a full boil and cook until vegetables are tender and sauce is thickened.